Tantalum oxide (Ta2O5) nanoparticles are magnetic oxide nanoscale particles having a spherical form. Applications include medical imaging, coatings, alloys and catalysts.
Gadolinium nanoparticles have potential applications in computer memory, cancer detection via MRI, fuel cells, and advanced optics, amongst others.
Lithium nanoparticles can be used in batteries, where they can accelerate charging and discharging due to their higher surface area, as well as in alloys and catalysts.
Nanoparticles research is an area of extensive interest as the demand for nanoparticles, according to market reports, is said to skyrocket by 2020.
Antimony nanoparticles can be manufactured using a facile electrochemical method, and have applications including anti-friction alloys, flame-proofing, and paints and enamels.
Alumina nanoparticles exhibit superior hardness and conductivity, with eco-friendly synthesis methods emerging in green chemistry.
By Reginald Davey
4 Apr 2013
This is an article about the properties and applications of Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) Nanoparticles
Textiles today are not just comfortable and stylish, but can also be smart. Known as electronic textiles, or e-textiles, these are fabrics into which electronic instrumentation is built.
By Dr. Liji Thomas
13 Feb 2019
In this article the topic of Nanoceramics is discussed, what they are and the different applications that they can be used for
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
11 Feb 2019
In this article the different structure of gold nanoparticles are discussed and the effect that changing the dopant plays in the changing of the shape.
By Benedette Cuffari
11 Feb 2019